Brilliantly written and fabulously narrated

So brave of Jenni Hicks to share the story of losing her two beautiful girls at Hillsborough. It seemed poignant reading it this week and fitting somehow with the anniversary of the disaster. Brilliantly written and fabulously narrated by SueJohnson a true Scouser through and through.

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An emotional but informative listen

I was a huge football fan at the time of the Hillsborough tragedy as I was Tottenham season ticket holder. It is something that has always stayed with me and until I listen to Jenni's account of that day I thought I knew all the facts. Sue Johnston did such an excellent job of narrating that sometimes I had to remind myself that it wasn't Jenni narrating. Jenni's account of that dreadful day, the loss of her two daughters, and the continuous fight for justice had many me in tears more than once. Despite not being a Liverpudlian I've never bought or read The Sun since Hillsborough, absolutely disgusting what they did!

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An excellent and eye-opening book

The book was so interesting, well-written and read. Out of the many books I have read, I would include this in the top 5 of books I will particularly remember always, and will be glad I have listened to. I bought the hardback as well and will keep it always as a reminder.

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A beautiful tribute

I would recommend this book to anyone, the truth, honesty & emotion is striking. I lovely tribute to all those who died in an unnecessary tragedy that I remember since the day it happened and will never forget

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A moving and personal view of a public tragedy.

I have always felt such compassion for the victims of Hillsborough and their families. I remember watching the televison at the age of 15, in complete horror at what was occurring. The clips of that day never diminish in horror. This book was a poignant look at the tragedy from a personal level and Jenni (and Sue) did a fabulous job of bringing it fully to life. I felt sad and angry all over again. The pain that was never able to heal because of the establishment never accepting full responsibility, is a huge injustice of our time. It sounds like Sarah and Vikki would have gone on to achieve so much, and the world is obviously a darker place without them.

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Heartbreaking but compelling.

Relived watching it live on the telly, screaming at it for the police/ambulances/stadium staff to help the victims. I could feel my heart physically crumpling in my chest as I listened. I couldn’t even think how Jenni carried on… but then I realised: it was because she HAD to for her girls. I was living in Liverpool for the first 4years after Hillsborough (attending Liverpool University)… and still NEVER buy the Sun (and having taught my children, now well into their 20s) to never buy it either. Remember the 97 and all others affected by this tragedy.

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Amazing

A book everyone should read and a truly inspirational, strong lady. God bless you Jenni

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Heartbreaking

This isn't a book you can enjoy. However, I think it's still possible to marvel at the strength and character of Jenni and many of the people she mentions.

If you read/listen to this book, you likely know the story of - and battle for - the 97. This personalises the love and the loss, the happiness and the tears, the pride and the helplessness. You will smile, you will be angry, you will probably cry.

The game is rigged. The game is always rigged. All you can do is bloody a few noses during the battle. Jenni and the families did that and their lost loved ones could have asked no more than that.

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An Important Narrative

Being a Liverpool supporter, I know of Jenni Hicks and the struggles of herself and the other Hillsborough victims families in seeking justice for their loved ones over the last 30 plus years.

This book was just about as harrowing as you can imagine, re-living the disaster through Jenni's memories. But the story of her survival through that time, of having to adjust to a new life without her family, and all the while fighting for justice for her daughters was an important one to tell. Not only for her own mental recovery, but also the corruption of not only the South Yorkshire Police but also the Government at the time, and still the Government now is now out there in the public consciousness thanks to people like Jenni Hicks and her resilience and refusal to accept what she knew to be completely false.

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A must read

If you know everything there is to know about the Hillsborough Disaster, or nothing, this is an important book. Jenni Hicks shares her owns experience of being both an eyewitness and bereaved mother of two beloved daughters who were killed at Hillsborough. She has been pivotal in the fight for truth and justice, alongside many others. Every word is a vital part of history now.

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